Rt D E over Sweetwater Br
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Missouri · S 23 T 24 N R 31 W · Structure no. 9239
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 498
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt D E over Sweetwater Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Sweetwater Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 498 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt D E over Sweetwater Br built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt D E over Sweetwater Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Rt D E over Sweetwater Br carry?
About 498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt D E over Sweetwater Br?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rt D E over Sweetwater Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.